Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:20km) in Costa Rica 15/04/2026 06:56 UTC, 170 thousand in MMI IV.

Summary

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Costa Rica on April 15, 2026, with approximately 210,000 people experiencing intensity IV shaking. Classified as a moderate earthquake, it occurred at a depth of 20km and affected a wide area.

Supply-chain impact

• Potential temporary disruptions to Costa Rican agricultural export products (coffee, bananas, pineapples) production and logistics infrastructure
• Need to inspect parts procurement networks and finished product transportation routes for Central American manufacturers
• Requirement to verify operational status and container handling capacity of major port facilities including Puerto Limón
• Concerns over transportation delays due to bridge and road condition inspections on land logistics networks such as the Pan-American Highway
• Potential supply-chain disruptions for refrigerated agricultural products and pharmaceuticals in case of power grid instability

Watch points

• Operational resumption status of Costa Rica's major ports (Puerto Limón, Puerto Caldera) and vessel entry/departure status
• Need to track aftershock frequency and magnitude, and whether additional infrastructure damage occurs